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Rockford, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Rockford! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! β˜€οΈ

Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Nice with sun and clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Charles City. Apply here.
  • Cambrex posted a job opening for Analytical Development, Group Leader in Charles City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockford here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Charles City

  • One Week to Enter NIACC Extreme Makeover 2026; Multiple Charles City in Recent Years – 95.1 The Bull (951thebull.com)
  • Myron John Daniel, 83, Charles City – KCHA NEWS – Charles City's News, Weather & Sports (kchanews.com)
  • Dorothy 'Dottie' Solberg, 103, Charles City – KCHA NEWS – Charles City's News, Weather & Sports (kchanews.com)

Mason City

  • Mason City distracted driver sent to prison after guilty plea in crash that killed local woman (northiowatoday.com)

Ok Rockford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rockford

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rockford

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.